Even though the Can’t Beat Love San Antonio Youth Film Contest is on hiatus, check out the winning films over the past 10 years.
2018-2019: School Violence
Short Film & Special Judges’ Awards:
Short Film Winners
- Trepidation – 1st Place, Zachary Goodwin, Marshall HS
- Unnoticed– 2nd Place & Peer Choice, Michael Carreon, Jefferson HS
- Reflection– 3rd Place, Kara Hawley, Communications Arts
PSA Winners
- War Zone – 1st Place & Peer Choice, Marco Zaragoza, John Marshall High School
- Danger Alley – 2nd Place, Jonathan Ascencio, John Paul Stevens High School
- Remembrance – 3rd Place, Matthew Wilson, Earl Warren High School
Special Judges Awards
Best Female Actor: Trepidation, Serenity Tapia, John Marshall High School
Best Male Actor: Unnoticed, Liam Fillmore, Communications Arts High School
Best Cinematography: Crisis, Juston Cantu & Jesse Ibarra, Harlandale High School
Creativity: Faded, Josephine Malango, John Paul Stevens High School
Honorable Mention: The List, Rebecca Coronado, Harlandale High School
2017-2018: Teen Trafficking
Short Film & Special Judges’ Awards:
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Short Film
- 1st Place Winner, Miranda Potter and Jade Jess for Blue Ink – St. Mary’s Hall
- 2nd Place Winner, Marco Zaragoza for Muted— John Marshall High School
- Additional recognition include:Peer Choice Award
- Best Actress – Kate Eldredge
- Best Actor – Xander Heller
- 3rd Place Winner, David Guerrero for Coerced — Harlandale High School
- Honorable Mention, Class of Ms. Zurita for The Last Goodbye — St. Anthony’s High School
- Honorable Mention, Audrina Valle, Taken Innocence, Brackenridge High School
Public Service Announcements- 1st Place Winner, Cara Vocale for Not So Distant— John Paul Stevens High School
- 2nd Place Winner, Fatima Aguillon for Unspeakable— Harlandale High School
- 3rd, Zachary Goodwin for Awareness — John Paul Stevens High School
2016-2017: Cyber Bullying
Short Film & Special Judges’ Awards:
- 1st Place Winner, Demar Gunter for David – St. Mary’s Hall
Additional recognition include:- Peer Choice Award
- 2nd Place Winner, Crawford Banks for King Cyber — Alamo Heights High School
- 3rd Place Winner, Sam Herrera for Personal Glitch — Harlandale High School
- 4th Place Winner, Nicholas Luna for Disconnected — John Marshall High School
- 5th Place Winner, Class of Ms. Zurita for Unplugged — St. Anthony’s High School
- Special Recognition for Positive Message, Deja Perez for Cyber Bully — Brackenridge High School
- Special Recognition for Creativity, Audrina Valle for The Bully that Follows — Brackenridge High School
- Special Recognition for Actor in a Leading Role, Charlie Esparza for Squeak — John Marshall High School
- Special Recognition for Actress(es) in a Leading Role, Briana Molina, Arianna Urias, Karla Lucero, Sofi Villalvazo for Exposed — John Marshall High School
- Special Recognition for Foreign Language, Jack Nguyen for Speak Out — John Marshall High School
2015-2016: Teen Dating Violence
Short Film & Special Judges’ Awards:
- 1st Place Winner, Carley Gaedke for Egg Shells – Alamo Heights High School
Additional recognition include:- Best Actress
- 2nd Place Winner, Eryk Carrera for Locked Out — Harlandale High School
- 3rd Place Winner (tie), Nicholas Luna for Morals — Marshall High School
- 3rd Place Winner (tie) and Peer Choice – Time Out — St. Mary’s Hall
Additional recognition include:- Best Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Score, Alexia Salingaros
- Judges Recognition for Originality, Blind to Indifference — Brackenridge High School
- Best Supporting Actor, Wyatt Cloer for Snap out of It — Marshall High School
Foreign Language
- 1st Place Winner, Class of Louisette Zurita for La Historia de Julia — St. Anthony’s High School
Documentary awards
- 1st Place Winner, Demar Gunter for Shadows — St. Mary’s Hall
- 2nd Place Winner, Johnny Blass for The Hidden Side
2014-2015: Peer Pressure
Short Film & Special Judges’ Awards
- 1st Place Winner, Joe Mata for All for Love – John Marshall High School
- 2nd Place Winner, Jasalyn Garcia for Be Smart, Speak Up – Harlandale High School
- 3rd Place Winner (tie), Anahi Molina for Dead End – Alamo Heights High School
- 3rd Place Winner (tie), Demar Gunter for Are You Sure? – Saint Mary’s Hall
- Peer Choice, Alexia Salingaros for L’aide – Saint Mary’s Hall
- Best originality, Courtney Hansford for Pressure – G.W. Brackenridge High School
PSA Awards
- 1st Place Winner, Mariah Espinoza for Brave – Harlandale High School
- 2nd Place Winner, Anthony Zarate for Pressure Cracks – Roosevelt High School
- 3rd Place Winner (tie), Class of Louisette Zurita for Hands of Fate – St. Anthony High School
Foreign Language Awards
- 1st Place Winner, Alexia Salingaros for L’aide – St. Mary’s Hall
Additional recognition includes:- Outstanding performance, Alexia Salingaros
- 2nd Place Winner, Yesenia Olvera for Contenerme – G.W. Brackenridge High School
2013-2014: Substance Abuse and Addiction
Short Film & Special Judges’ Awards
- 1st Place Winner, Jocelyn Rodriguez for A Tale of Addiction – G.W. Brackenridge High School
Additional recognition include:- Peer Choice
- 2nd Place Winner, Jasalyn Garcia for One Time – Harlandale High School
- 3rd Place Winner (tie), Baldemar Esquivel for Desolate Heights – G.W. Brackenridge High School
- 3rd Place Winner (tie), Juan Lopera for One Night – Saint Mary’s Hall
- Special Judge’s Award, Alexia Salingaros for Fly – Saint Mary’s Hall
- Special Judge’s Award, Class of Louisette Zurita for What’s the Worst That Could Happen? – St. Anthony’s Catholic High School School
- Special Judge’s Award, Samuel Knight for Black Tar – North East School of the Arts
PSA Awards
- 1st Place Winner, Vanessa Perez for Decisions – G.W. Brackenridge High School
- 2nd Place Winner, Alfredo Lozano de la Garza for Esperanza – North East School of the Arts
- 3rd Place Winner, Thomas Rivera for Alternatives to Drugs – Alamo Heights High School
- Peer Choice, Gina Hanna for The Effects of Drug Abuse – Robert G. Cole High School
- Special Judge’s Award, Julia Obregon for Reasons – Harlandale High School
Foreign Language Awards
- 1st Place Winner, Yesenia Olvera for La Peine – G.W. Brackenridge High School
- 2nd Place Winner, Katherine Padron for Adrian – John Marshall High School
- 3rd Place Winner, Shanen Calma for Eating Virus – John Marshall High School
2012-2013: Why a Bully Bullies
Short Film & Special Judges’ Awards
- 1st Place Winner, Antonio Rodriguez for Contagious – Harlandale HS
- 2nd Place Winner, Roland Olveda for Be a Big Brother – Thomas Jefferson HS
- 3rd Place Winner, Lennon Maldonado for No Excuses – Thomas Jefferson HS
- Peer Choice, Darrell Martin for Why Bullies Bully – Providence Catholic HS
- Special Judge’s Award, Jesse Torres for Don’t Hate – Thomas Jefferson HS
- Animation, Ernesto Ruelas for Save A Bully – Harlandale HS
PSA Awards
- 1st Place Winner, Samantha Serna for Starts at Home – G.W. Brackenridge High School
- 2nd Place Winner, Avery Garza for Faces of Bullying – Stevens HS
- 3rd Place Winner, Nathan Engel for Know the Signs – Alamo Heights High School
- Peer Choice, Jasmine Sanchez for Who Am I? – Judson HS
Foreign Language Awards
- 1st Place Winner, Diego Hernandez for If You Think Somebody Could
Use a Friend, Be One – Alamo Heights HS - 2nd Place Winner, Ruben Garcia for Hijastro – Harlandale HS
- 3rd Place Winner, Diana Gonzalez for Father’s Son – Harlandale HS
2011-2012: Bullying
Short Film Awards
- 1st Place Winner, Antonio Rodriguez for This Is Your Life – Harlandale HS
- 2nd Place Winner, Diego Cole for Hope – Earl Warren HS
- 3rd Place Winner, Stephanie Garza for Brother – Harlandale HS
- Honorable Mention, Crystal Taylor for Duck Pond.com – Harlendale HS
- Honorable Mention, Melissa Bradly for A Friend In Need – Churchhill HS
PSA Awards
- 1st Place Winner, Jorge Hernandez for Bully – G.W. Brackenridge High School
- 2nd Place Winner, Emileigh Potter for Perceptions – Churchill HS
- 3rd Place Winner, Michael Abostes for Lies – Thomas Jefferson HS
2010-2011: Teen Dating Violence
Short Film Awards
- 1st Place Winner, Adrian Jaso for Trapt – Harlandale HS
- 2nd Place Winner, Aaron Iruegas for The Call – Harlandale High School
- 3rd Place Winner, Eric Soto for Can’t Beat Love – Edgewood Fine Arts
PSA Awards
- 1st Place Winner, JoRene Perez for The Note – Harlandale HS
- 2nd Place Winner, Melody Zuniga for Personal Space– Harlandale HS
- 3rd Place Winner, Lissette Longoria for Sweeter than the Truth – Thomas Jefferson HS
- Honorable Mention, Lennon Maldanado for Sugarcoat – Thomas Jefferson HS